Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

In really heavy rain, my sump will run every 1-3 minutes. It will take days and days to slow to once every 20-30 minutes. Even after a week it may only slow to once every 40-50 minutes. I have verified that the water is running out to the street. We have a little dry well and the water is running into it. I've asked my neighbors and their pumps don't seem to be running as often; however, I'm about 1.5 feet lower than them, because I purchased an extra block. My grading is fine. It just doesn't seem possible that I have this much ground water.

So, is my water table really that high? Is there a simple way to check this?

Or are there things that I haven't checked? If so, what and how can I check it?

Thanks ahead of time!!!!

2006-11-13 14:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by Randy R 2

I have acquired an older model hut tub with a Len gordon control box. I was told it will work on either 110v or 220v. I can not get it to function at all on 220 without tripping the 20 amp reset button on the side of the box. I have searched on-line for a wiring diagram to see if there is a different wiring configuration that may help. I have not been able to find anything. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? The numbers on the box are: HL-2H and 6425425-1. I'm not sure if these numbers will be helpful. It uses a 1 HP 2 speed motor.

2006-11-13 13:57:37 · 2 answers · asked by vernon1766 1

2006-11-13 13:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by drwayway2002 1

i have rust in my microwave, and can't afford a new one till after christmas. is there something like a coating i could buy to cover it as a temp, solution?

2006-11-13 13:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1

i have checked vents on roof they seem clear the smell comes from the airconditioner closet where there is a drain connected to thetwo sinks and awasher drain the smell comesand goes got anyideas also itseems to travel in the return air vent

2006-11-13 13:15:54 · 13 answers · asked by David S 1

My trailer leaks, the gutters is full because my lazy pregnant wife can't clean them fast enough and I have a hole in my roof. I put the blue tarp on it and I hold it down with tires but in the fall weather the wind blows them all right off. I was gonna put some plywood I had up there but I'm afraid it won't hold the wet out, any suggestions?

2006-11-13 12:28:03 · 6 answers · asked by HillBilly Jim 1

2006-11-13 12:19:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 12:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by Hey You 2

hey there i just replace the spud washer and the tank bolts and washers in my tolet but after its all back together i hear water running what can it be?

2006-11-13 11:17:42 · 5 answers · asked by goochie1234 1

A lot of my clothes have been ruined due to these rust stains. My washing machine has some rusted spots. Is there any kind of spray paint that will work to cover these rust spots?

2006-11-13 10:57:21 · 7 answers · asked by cristabel80 2

my tolet fills up i just got done fixing the rubber wahers on the tank and the bolts how can i make the water fill up more it fills up fine i just want the water a little higher? thanks

2006-11-13 10:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by goochie1234 1

How do I connect the 2 wire when only one screw is avaible. Put in a tail and mar the 3 blacks or remove the red and just mar it???

2006-11-13 10:52:09 · 5 answers · asked by Harry B 1

Last night when we got home, all 3 floors ceilings were filled with smoke. We couldn't find the source of it. We cleared out the smoke by opening windows and turning on fans. Nothing else happened last night.

Well, this evening my son was down in the basement where our reck room is and he brought me a burnt up night light bulb that was not attached to the metal screw in he stated that he heard it pop. I went downstairs to see and sure enough there was smoke marks on the wall behind where the bulb was. The smell was the same as it was last night.

What would cause it to do this and how can I prevent it in the future?

2006-11-13 10:31:17 · 4 answers · asked by me 3

Is there an easy way to install the switch without turning off the power or shocking yourself? Is the same true for installing a light in the ceiling where there is pre-existing wiring?

2006-11-13 10:29:42 · 8 answers · asked by Vinerider 2

My electrician says better to have extracot fan wired in with the main light switch, which means to me that everytime I put the bathroom light the extractor fan witll run even if i'm not showering & what about say in the summer daytime months when, one doesn't need the light one? but needs the fan on only?

2006-11-13 10:28:13 · 15 answers · asked by mita 1

I NEED A DIAGRAM FOR A GE COMMERCIAL WASHER I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION CAN ANYBODY HELP ME WITH THIS

2006-11-13 10:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by gingin 1

2006-11-13 09:56:35 · 8 answers · asked by stock2004dc 1

every time i step on it it just runs underneath me! can`t stop it. it`s circular about 120 cm diameter, looks like a trap now..help!

2006-11-13 09:30:39 · 3 answers · asked by the tourist 2

2006-11-13 09:16:38 · 5 answers · asked by terry d 1

for some reason i dont have hot water. my gas is working ok because its heating the house but i dont have hot water from the sink or shower. is there a way i can fix this or will i have to call someone?

2006-11-13 09:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

starting out self employed dont want to over charge . is there anywhere online you can get a rough guide to what to charge or how do other people go about this

2006-11-13 08:49:52 · 7 answers · asked by GARRY G 1

My oven decided to stop working the other day. It worked fine one day and then not so fine the next. The stovetop is gas - does that mean the oven uses gas too? Could it be a pilot light? I don't want to have to call a repair guy. Can someone please guide me in the right direction?

2006-11-13 08:48:42 · 8 answers · asked by br2616ja1026 2

i have 5 x 20 watt lights on a transformer can i change them to brighter ones or will i blow up the transformer

2006-11-13 08:24:18 · 9 answers · asked by taggie 4

the tub drain pops up. how do you take it off?

2006-11-13 08:07:09 · 3 answers · asked by catchup 3

Oil is being sucked into the carburator after a few minutes running at high RPM. Could this be the result of a blown head gasket? Are there other seals that might be at fault?

2006-11-13 08:06:02 · 8 answers · asked by L E E S A E 1

The trailer will be stored outside in northwestern Wisconsin and exposed to snow and cold weather.

2006-11-13 08:00:48 · 8 answers · asked by Classic70sRock 1

2006-11-13 07:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by Ron Paul Republican 2

I just had my new stove delivered and condensation keeps occuring between the inside window pane and the outside pane.
Has anyone heard if this is normal? Common sense tells me it is NOT!

2006-11-13 07:29:43 · 4 answers · asked by SASSYGIRL 1

they range from 3"x3" to 9"x9", not really sure how deep. They are a constant source for mold/algea because of water and humidity and must go.

2006-11-13 07:18:35 · 3 answers · asked by beetlebaby64 1

I have already tried changing the filter, and the PSI is good. It takes a minute to fill just 6oz of water. Is there any way to speed that up? The ice maker works fine from the same line.

2006-11-13 07:15:13 · 2 answers · asked by Hawkeye4077 2